



. By Mark W. Meszaros, PhD Vice President, Carolina Biological Supply Company. What unseen force can instantly crush a can as it is being submerged into water? The answer is all around us—air pressure. Use this surprising and entertaining demonstration to introduce the concept of pressure. National Science Education Content …





Biological spores should be killed under the same exposure conditions. Incubation To activate the media, place the indicator in an upright position in a plastic crusher. Gently squeeze the crusher to break the glass ampoule. Place the activated indicator in the indicator rack and incubate immediately. Incubate biological indicators



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In addition to conducting routine biological monitoring, equipment users should perform biological monitoring for the following occurrences: Whenever a new type of packaging material or tray is used; After training new sterilization personnel; After a sterilizer process failure is indicated by a failed (positive) BI+;







BT10 / Self-contained Biological Indicator for Ethylene Oxide sterilization processes. Bacillus atrophaeus (ATCC® 9372) 10^6 spores per vial. Readout: 48 hours. Monitoring Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Processes. Instructions for use 1.Identify the Bionova® BT10 Indicator tube by writing the sterilizer number (in case of having more than one …







Whenthe biological indicator is not contained in a test package or other heat absorbing packaging material, remove the biological indicator from the sterilizer and allow to cool for an additional10 minutes prior to crushing. 7. Whenthe biological indicator is contained in a test pack or other heat absorbing packaging material, the test pack or ...





Of the three processes available to monitor sterilization, only biological monitoring directly monitors the lethality of a given sterilization process, according to the CDC.¹ If a sterilizer is used frequently (e.g., several loads per day), daily use of biological indicators allows earlier discovery of equipment malfunctions or procedural ...





The 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Biological Indicator, 1295, Pink Cap, reliably monitors vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) sterilization processes and provides accurate results in 24 minutes. This biological indicator (BI) complies with ISO 11138-1:2017, AAMI ST58:2013 and AORN Guidelines.





Crush the glass ampoule of the biological indicator in the crusher well of the auto‑reader. Hold the biological indicator by the cap and tap on a hard surface, but not on the auto‑reader, until the media wets the strip at bottom of the vial. Then place the biological indicator in an auto‑reader incubation well





Biological Monitoring System (Item No. 116K) Includes: one incubator, one 1262P box of 25 indicators and one log book. Instructions for Use:Weekly biological monitoring is recommended.1 Write the sterilizer number, load and date on the indicator. Place (test) indicator into a package that is similar to the typical packs used (e.g., in an autoclave







The 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1491 (blue cap, referred to hereinafter as the 1491 BI) is a self‑contained biological indicator specifically designed for rapid and reliable qualification testing and routine monitoring of 270°F (132°C) and 275°F (135°C) gravity‑displacement steam sterilization processes when ...



The 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Steam Biological Indicator 1491, Blue Cap, 24 minute, monitors 270°F/132°C and 275°F/135°C, 3-minute and 10-minute, gravity displacement saturated steam sterilization processes. This FDA-cleared and ISO-compliant biological indicator (BI) for steam sterilization provides a final fluorescent result, read by …



Choice of two biological indicators: for media and liquids or for instruments, glassware, and other applications. Color change from purple to yellow indicates an ineffective sterilization process. For Media and Liquids. SterilAmp™ II Biological Indicators with spore populations of 10 6; Available in boxes of 25 or 100



AMPOULE CRUSHER the 490H Auto‑reader), or a 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto‑reader 490M (hereinafter referred to as the 490M Auto‑reader). The 1492V BI is a single‑use device. 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1492V en Product Description The 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator





biological indicator specifically designed for rapid and reliable qualification testing and routine monitoring of 270°F (132°C) and 275°F (135°C) dynamic‑air‑removal (pre‑vacuum) steam sterilization processes when used in conjunction with the 3M™ Attest™ Auto‑reader 490 ... CRUSHER NONWOVEN MATERIAL GROWTH CHAMBER …







BT20 / Self-contained Biological Indicator for Steam sterilization processes. Geobacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC® 7953) 10^5 or 10^6 spores per vial. Readout: 24 hours. Monitoring vacuum-assisted and gravity air-displacement Steam Sterilization processes at 121-135 °C. Instructions for use 1. Identify the Bionova® BT20 Indicator by writing the …
